Page 3 - Bicycle Parking Racks

 

Bollard bike racks installed at the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles, CA

Bollard bike racks continue to gain in popularity with municipalities and retailers because of the dual purpose they provide.

One purpose is obviously for bicycle parking. These hardy metal outdoor bike racks are perfect for the outdoors.

When it comes to weather-resistant finishes, several options are available.

Managers can choose a galvanized, hot-dipped finish that keeps the steel free from rust and corrosion.

Another option is for a powder-coated finish, which gives the bollard bike racks a bright, durable appearance. The powder-coating is applied electrostatically and adheres to the metal surface to protect against rust and corrosion.

A big advantage of powder-coating is that these outdoor bike racks can be ordered in a variety of vibrant colors. Choose from deep red, orange, blue, hunter green, wine red and many other colors. Even custom colors are available if desired.

The third option is for a

The McHenry County College added a custom bike rack to their campus to promote bicycle commuting over car driving

There's a quiet movement taking place on college campuses across the US that will have a tremendous impact on changing attitudes in the future about our planet's resources.

That movement involves the creation of sustainability departments on nearly every college campus these past 10 years and their efforts to implement and promote best practices to reduce our impact on the Earth.

Sustainability, according to a definition created by the United Nations and adopted by many organizations is basically: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs."

In other words, don't grab up resources today so there's nothing left for our children tomorrow.

Some of the ways that colleges accomplish this is by focusing on activities such as:

Constructing "green" buildings or retrofitting buildings to be LEED certified

Great bicycling quotes Life is like a bicycle, to stay balanced you must keep moving When in double pedal it out Bicycling is life with the volume turned up Turn it off! Ride your bike Studies that show that Life is too short for traffic Bikes run on fat and save you money. Cars run on money and make you fat. Two wheels are better I don't ride a bike to add days to my life. I ride a bike to add life to my days See the world differently from a bicycle Turn it off. Ride your bike Cycling: side effects include sweating, euphoria and general awesomeness Work to eat. Eat to live…live to bike…bike to work My bike takes me places my car never will Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the car window Runs on sugar and sunshine

Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul You don't quit riding your bike because you get old, you get old because you quit riding your bike The mobile device that charges you Make love, not exhaust When muscle and machine

Bike parking rack designed for college campuses

When thousands of students bicycle on a college campus every day, as you can imagine, providing an adequate bike parking rack for each one can be a challenge.

The scale architects and planners face is just enormous. These are not a dozen bicyclists pedaling to classes. We're talking tens of thousands.

For example, at the University of California, Davis, there are approximately 20,000 bicycles on campus on any given day. (That's because the university and the town is probably the most bicycle-friendly place in America).

That's not an anomaly. When you think of the number of students enrolled at universities, the volume of cyclists is massive.

Colorado State University has 23,600 registered bicycles. More than 13,000 students bicycle on the Stanford University campus every day. The University of Minnesota installed 9,000 bicycle parking racks.

In fact, as we know, university planners want more students to ride their bicycles than drive because

Advances in commercial bike rack laser cutting technology make it easy for towns or businesses to add unique bike racks with their own message or logo

Artistic commercial bike racks that double as works of art are breathing new life into city landscapes across America and with the technology available today, there are few limits to what you can create with your imagination.

With new advances in bicycle parking technology, you can literally create any type of design you want, either in the form of artistic bike racks in an interesting shape or  custom bike racks which use lasers to cut basically any type of image into a metal plate.

Here are some simple ideas to consider. But as we said, there are few limits on the type of unique bike racks you can create and add to city sidewalks, businesses, schools or parks.

Ice cream cone custom bike racks. Any town or business can instantly add street art to their sidewalks with these artistic bike racks

Sand bucket custom bike rack

Custom bike racks

Surveys of city residents show they overwhelmingly approve of spending more money on improving bicycle infrastructure in their towns

By Erica Puisis

Make way for more bicycles - plus bike lanes and outdoor bike racks, in cities across the United States.

As two-wheeled commuters, errand-runners, and leisure riders continue to increase the number of bikes in cities of all sizes, the demand for bike infrastructure continues to grow.

The collective pedal power of these cyclists is more than just eco-friendly. It can be economically-friendly also since communities and businesses that support a biking lifestyle can attract new residents and customers who value an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

What are the benefits to embracing the bicycle movement, and how can cities meet the unique infrastructure challenges posed by an increase in bicycle traffic? These questions and more have been tackled by metropolitan areas in every corner of the country.

Mayors add outdoor bike racks and bike infrastructure

Commercial bike racks in the shape of bicycles. Bike parking racks can now be ordered in any shape imaginable. These unique bike-shaped bike racks were added to the city by the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District

Cities are finding out that when people see more bike share programs and commercial bike racks around town, they start to think about riding their bicycles more as an alternative means of transportation.

It's a simple chicken and egg on a bike premise. For example, one woman recounts about how she noticed a large bike parking corral in front of her favorite coffee shop. There were several bicycles locked to the bike parking racks installed there.

That prompted her to think, "Wouldn't it be fun to ride my bike to get coffee in the morning instead of driving?"

That's how the proposition of adding more commercial bike racks and bicycle infrastructure works. When people see how easy it is to bike around town, they start bicycling around town.

Commercial bike racks add to the perception

Space-saving UpLift Bicycle Racks are featured at the Griffin School in Austin, Texas

A prestigious private high school in Texas recently installed The Park and Facilities Catalog's new, space-saving Uplift bicycle racks.

The Griffin School is a popular and fully accredited private high school in Austin, Texas with a unique approach to learning.

In an open letter, one of the founders and school director Adam Wilson outlined the school's philosophy, "Griffin School provides students with a high school program that values individuality, creativity, and community. We recognize that for many gifted and creative students, the structures inherent in traditional high schools can limit and impede the development of academic, social and emotional growth,

"Our school enables students to succeed through interactive classes capped at 15 students and academic programming that fosters artistic expression, critical thinking, and genuine involvement in the school and Austin community."

The school hosts

The FBI estimates 1 million bicycles are stolen every year and here is a video on "How to Lock Your Bicycle Properly to a Bike Parking Rack" that could prevent you from becoming another unfortunate victim.

The FBI says that a bike is ripped off every three minutes. On college campuses, bike thefts usually top the list for stolen items.

Street crime is on the rise when it comes to bike thefts. One reason, according to Priceonomics, is that the chance of being caught or going to jail is relatively risk-free.

Another factor in the equation is that with the recent advancements in bicycle manufacturing, such as the use of lightweight carbon frames, people are now purchasing more expensive bicycles. Some run in the thousands of dollars, which makes this sideline very lucrative for criminals. Sadly, many crooks will sell these bikes for five to ten cents on the dollar.

The good news is that there are strategies you can use to protect your ride. Many of them are just simple common sense. But

The Park Catalog's newly invented commercial bike rack called the "UpLift" was featured in an article on the Palm Beach County Business Development website

The Park and Facilities Catalog was recently mentioned in an article on the Palm Beach County's Economic Development Resource website about the company's successful invention of a commercial bike rack called the UpLift.

The site is operated by the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County a resource established in Palm Beach County to assist existing businesses and help new companies start up or relocate to the area.

Their mission statement says: "The Business Development Board is to stimulate economic energy, promote business diversity and enrich the vitality of Palm Beach County through the relocation, retention, and expansion of companies to our area."

The organization offers a wealth of services. Those include:

Resources on buildings, land and office space that are available, all offered on a computerized, up-to-date inventory

May is Bike Month. Bicyclists gather in a "Critical Mass" demonstration to show their concern for safe streets and protected bike lanes

May is Bike Month and the impact of all those bicyclists, bike lanes, bike parking racks, bike share programs, bike accessories and bike trails have given this segment of society enormous clout.

Bike Month was created by the League of American Bicyclists. Cities all across the US have planned activities such as car-free days and get-togethers to celebrate this month. The number of active bicyclists in every town is increasing.

Just consider these statistics for example:

There are a record number of bicyclists - last year 67 million people rode a bike in the last 12 months, according to Statista.com. In 2008 there were 47 million. Wheeled sports - mostly bicycles - account for $97 billion in outdoor spending every year, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. About $14 billion is spent yearly on bike and skateboard gear. Bike trips and other wheeled

With a record number of bicyclists in America today, it would be wise for cities to seek a "bike friendly" designation by adding more bike lanes and bike parking racks

Is your city a  bicycle-friendly community with plenty of bike lanes, bike parking racks, and safer streets? It can mean the difference between getting with the times or having people avoid living in your city altogether.

Bicycle commuting is on the rise. Since 2005, the share of bicycle commuters increased at a national average of 46%, but some states have seen an increase of more than 100%. This is good for everyone, but especially the environment and the health of individuals within the community.

Bicycle commuters are so passionate about continuing to bike to work that they are willing to specifically move to bicycle-friendly cities. If your city isn't bike friendly, it might be slowing its growth.

If you want to keep up with modern trends, earning a bicycle-friendly distinction is key. The most well-known certification

 

Bike room layouts are part of the AIA CES Course offered by The Park and Facilities Catalog

The Park and Facilities Catalog was recently accepted as an AIA CES Approved Provider by the American Institute of Architects for its course "How to Create a Successful, High-Density Bike Room."

"We are very pleased to receive this designation," said Chris Luyet, Vice President and General Manager, "This enables us to help educate architects about best practices regarding bike rooms which are becoming a required and highly-attractive amenity in buildings across America."

Bicycle commuting is booming across America. The League of American Bicyclists estimates the overall number of bicyclists who ride to work grew by 62% from 2000-2013 and 105% in bicycle-friendly communities. Many cities are spending billions on bicycle infrastructure and now require bicycle parking and bike rooms to promote this alternative mode of transportation.

Architects encouraged to register for bike room course

The AIA

Bike rooms with vertical wall mount bike racks can save space and prevent bicycle clutte

By Gerald Dlubala

The simple aesthetics of an organized bike room or bike storage space laid out with an attractive, space saving, wall mount bike rack should be enough to provide adequate bicycle parking.

But when you add in zoning laws, bike room standards, tight spaces and other challenges for planners and designers, these vertical bike racks are now the must, go-to solution for commercial use in apartment settings, multi-unit housing complexes, and business offices.

The Future of Bike Rooms Is Now

Design flexibility and planning compatibility are points that should not be overlooked, because as we speak, more and more cities are requiring that bike rooms, long-term bicycle parking areas, or some combination of the two be offered as part of new, updated, or retrofitted construction plans.

Some of the larger metropolitan areas, such as New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles are updating their

Bicycle commuters are willing to pay extra fees for secure, indoor bike rooms

One of the best ways to offer more amenities to guests and residents while also growing business is by establishing fees for extra services. People are willing to pay for additional features and understand that the fees go towards administrative costs.

Charging additional fees is a viable path for growing your business. It provides additional income to put back into the property, allowing it to stay up-to-date and in tip-top shape. These new upgrades make it appealing for visitors from younger demographics to revisit your facility and, better yet, bring their friends.

These are also known as ancillary-revenue programs—or any revenue outside of the main ticket price or rent. Those revenues could be significant. It's why airlines charge you for baggage fees and food. United earns the most from this type of revenue, with $6.2 billion in 2015 non-ticket revenue.

Whether you run a multifamily community